Assistant Project Manager

On-Board Companies; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cary, NC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support land development projects. The role involves managing project design, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with clients and team members. The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong communication and analytical skills. This direct hire position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including health insurance and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Generous bonus structure

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Manage hours, budgets, and client expectations.
• Participate in mentoring junior-level staff.
• Demonstrate professionalism as a representative of the Firm.

Responsibilities

• Produce site designs and calculations for various projects.
• Participate in plan production and develop client solutions.
• Perform construction administration duties including cost estimates and site visits.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Problem-Solving

Job description

We're Actively Recruiting for a Direct Hire Opportunity for an
Assistant Project Manager
in Cary, NC!
Position Details:
Position Type: Direct Hire
Job Location: Cary, NC
Compensation - $85k- $100kannually based on experience

Benefits:
• Generous bonus structure based on project and team performance and individual extra effort.
• Generous Time-Off Package including:
o Paid Holiday Calendar with Floating Holidays o Paid Time-Off (PTO)
o Paid Volunteer Time-Off (VTO) | Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid training and continuing education / professional development
• A flexible work environment and schedule
• Enrollment in the Firm's 401k Retirement Plan after six (6) months of service

Overview
Develop your management skills on exciting land development projects by supporting your fellow designers in the systematic and consistent execution of project design. Prioritize the development of your craft to positively impact project goals and develop fulfilling relationships with direct reports, clients, and fellow consultants through Forward Thinking, Grounded Design principles.

Requirements:
• Produce site designs, calculations, and reports for of a wide variety of site/civil projects for public and private sector clients, and assist in the management of a design team to complete the same.
• Actively participate in plan production efforts and work to develop client solutions consistent with the standards of regulatory agencies, our clients, and our Firm.
• Provide quality control / quality assurance to ensure the production of Grounded Design, consistent with Firm standards and the requirements of regulatory agencies and our clients.
• Construction administration duties including take-offs, cost estimates, bid letting, scheduling, RFI and pay app review, and site visits.

Qualifications:
• Develop your capabilities to effectively manage hours, budgets, and internal and external client expectations, and participate in mentoring and resource sharing for junior-level staff. • Actively engage and take leadership opportunities in local, industry-relevant organizations pertinent to business development opportunities, with most engagement expected to occur outside of normal business hours.
• Advance your professional goals and skills through the application of the Project Management Development Program competencies.
• Take ownership of team success, time management, and productivity by aiming for a minimum of 90% billability for yourself and your team.
• Always demonstrate and set an example of professionalism as a representative of the Firm.
• You have learned to apply the fundamental processes of land development design from conceptual design to construction administration.
• You excel in a growing, fast-paced environment and can apply your exceptional digital and personal communication skills, as well as analytical problem-solving skills, to collaborate with others.
• You have demonstrated your ability to effectively manage your time as an independent designer.
• Supporting your fellow designers
• Building trust by applying exceptional analytic skills and a refined attention to detail.
• Wowing team members and clients with self-motivation and engagement.
• Executing multiple tasks and prioritizing responsibilities across multiple projects.

*Requires job site visits outdoors and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment. They require the ability to operate computers for extended periods of time and may require extended time traveling in vehicles and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds

JD # 25-00030